A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lindi since 1946
Babies named Lindi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 125 |
| 1960s | 134 |
| 1970s | 209 |
| 1980s | 286 |
| 1990s | 146 |
| 2000s | 107 |
| 2010s | 75 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Lindi is a name that saw its peak popularity in 1979, reflecting the fashion for diminutive and rhyming names ending in the 'ee' sound during the mid-20th century. After a long decline, the name has been rising again since 2010, though it remains rare. In 2025, it ranked 13,208 with a 1-in-267,878 birth rate. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1946, and it was most common in the 1970s, a decade from which it is currently experiencing a revival. Its sound fits well with other short, friendly names like Kelli, Mindi, and Cody, making it a choice that feels both vintage and fresh.
Lindi is most likely a feminine diminutive formed from Linda, a name popularized in the 19th century but of uncertain ultimate origin. Linda may derive from Spanish and Portuguese 'linda' meaning 'pretty', from Germanic lind 'soft, tender', or from the linden tree. Lindi emerged as an independent given name in the mid-20th century, peaking in the 1970s in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lin, Lindy, Di
Sibling names for Lindi
Names that share Lindi's style, for a brother or sister.
